Good, better, best, bad, worse and worst
Key Notes
You can use adjectives to compare people, places, or things.
Comparative adjectives compare a thing or group to some other thing or group. They usually end in -er.
Superlative adjectives compare a thing or group of things to the larger group that it is part of.
They usually end in -est. The adjectives good and bad are irregular.
| Base | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| good | better | best |
| bad | worse | worst |
Learn with an example
1. ) Complete the sentence with the correct comparative or superlative adjective.
- Samantha looked through all of the biscuit recipes in her cookbook and finally found the one that looked the____( good).
Decide if you should use a comparative or superlative adjective. The sentence compares the recipe that Samantha found and all the biscuit recipes in her cookbook. A thing is compared to a larger group it is part of, so you should use good in its superlative adjective form, best.
2. ) Complete the sentence with the correct comparative or superlative adjective.
- “This stale doughnut is even___( bad) than the burnt toast I had for breakfast!” Bradley said.
Decide if you should use a comparative or superlative adjective. The sentence compares two things: the doughnut and the burnt toast. So, you should use bad in its comparative adjective form, worse.
3. ) Complete the sentence with the correct comparative or superlative adjective.
- According to Uncle Lucas, an adjustable spanner is ____(good) for making bicycle repairs than any other tool.
Decide if you should use a comparative or superlative adjective. The sentence compares two things: an adjustable spanner and any other tool. So, you should use good in its comparative adjective form, better.
let’s practice!
